UNITAR, under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) supported the First Annual African Symposium on Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics on “Rethinking Growth in Africa’s Natural Resource Base”. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, and development partners at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, on 12–13 February 2026.

In this spirit of innovation, UNITAR, in collaboration with York University and CIFAL York, convened the MotoAI Virtual Hackathon on 14–15 November 2025. This two-day event brought together participants from eight countries and across disciplines to enhance “MotoAI” - our AI-powered motorcycle safety platform - by developing new app features, public engagement strategies, and analytical models to strengthen road safety systems.

18 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - UNITAR successfully held its first UN Disability Inclusion Strategy workshop of the year, bringing together personnel from across its divisions and offices on 17 February 2026.

17 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland – In line with the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026-2035), UNITAR’s Airports Global Training Programme aims to support governments and institutions in strengthen transport systems through effective training, innovation, and cross-sectoral partnerships.

11 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - The Permanent Mission of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and UNITAR hosted a significant convergence of faith and diplomacy: the 11th Annual Geneva Interfaith Dialogue within the historical halls of the Palais des Nations. This year’s meeting focused on the theme of "Strengthening Multilateralism in Times of Global Challenges". The event coincided with the global observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week, established by Resolution A/RES/65/5.

17 February 2026, Hiroshima, Japan - On 11 February 2026, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) marked the successful completion of an intensive in-person entrepreneurship training workshop in Japan under the 2025 programme “RISE LAB: Igniting Youth Potential through Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Economic Resilience.” The workshop concluded with final business presentations and a certificate ceremony celebrating the achievements of 35 participants from Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon.

12 February 2026, Singapore - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Singapore, hosted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU), organised the Green at Heart: Sustainability Infographics Challenge as part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness and youth engagement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The United Nations Chemicals and Waste Management Study Programme

09 February 2026, Beirut, Lebanon - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Lebanon has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of consolidated growth, expanded global reach and strengthened impact in capacity-building, dialogue and sustainable development.

09 February 2026, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 16 January 2026 at UNITAR Headquarters in Geneva. The agreement was signed by Ms Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR, and Ms Anacláudia Rossbach, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat.